Global Expert Estimating & Benchmarking

You will lead global cost estimating and benchmarking standards for large capital projects, combining data science, AI and cost engineering to drive accurate forecasting.

Tasks

• Develop and maintain global standards for cost estimating and benchmarking aligned with industry best practices
• Lead early-stage cost estimating and oversee conceptual and basic design estimates for major capital projects
• Develop data science strategies using AI, LLMs, custom coding and BIM 5D for parametric models and forecasting
• Monitor global market trends, inflation and economic indicators affecting project budgets
• Support risk workshops to establish data-backed contingency and schedule reserves, and drive value engineering
• Lead a global Community of Practice for estimating and benchmarking and conduct technical training

Profile

• Master's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or a quantitative field
• Certification such as CEP, CCP or MRICS
• At least 15 years of experience in mega-project estimating, cost engineering or global project controls
• Hands-on coding experience in Python and R, with AI-augmented project intelligence tools
• Expert knowledge of AACE/RICS standards and market economics tracking
• Fluent in English; German is a plus
• Open to up to 20% international travel

Offer

• 80-100% workload
• Up to 20% international travel

Company

Pharmaceutical capital projects

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